All About the Wing - Pet Birds

03/17/2024

It’s that time of year! So much excitement in the aviary.

03/17/2024

The new parrot nursery is almost complete. It’s been a struggle but I’m so close to the finish line.

02/07/2024

Do you have an Umbrella cockatoo? Do you want an Umbrella cockatoo? We have lovely, smart, and funny U2s. Here is what you probably have learned the hard way or haven't learned yet. They are very smart. They are the engineers of the bird world.
U2s are very affectionate when they are young. This is one of the main reasons why people get them. People want to cuddle and have a bird need them. But no person can hold a candle to a flock animal such as the U2s for wanting to be with you 24/7 for 80 +/- years. You do them a great disservice when handling them all the time, running to them when they call, coming home and getting them out on a schedule, leaving them out because they scream and you just don't have it in you to listen to it or make them unhappy. We get it. Many birds come into the rescue very similarly imprinted. This is probably why you have a bird room. More on the bird rooms later. As they get older, they will want to be with you, touching you. If you go to the bathroom and don't take them with you, you will get screaming or higher-pitched vocalizations. Your biggest job is to teach them how to play on their own. Even when they are older, work on teaching them how to play. This WILL create more work for cleaning up. However, your U2 will be much more "grounded". The next biggest job is to not have them on a schedule. Change things up, don't get them out immediately when you get home from work so they are field stripping you of your buttons and jewelry (I used to make this mistake myself). If your bird begins the call of his or her people, make the call back but continue changing your clothes, etc. Teach them a flock call you can live with or say "hello" 50 million times. This will lessen as they learn what to expect after waiting. They have nothing to do but learn you, your patterns, your voice, your schedule, etc. Ensure you are not feeding them high-energy foods. The responsibility is truly great and unfortunately underestimated by many. This is why cockatoos are such a common species in rescues. We currently have 18 U2 smart beauties. Adopt, don't buy, one only if you truly understand the commitment.

01/28/2024

A few common color mutations among Pacific Parrotlets 😍🦜

01/26/2024

Common color mutations among Green Cheek Conures 🦜

01/01/2024

Babies in the box and young birds coming into
their own never gets old!

12/30/2023

My favorites in a natural environment!

A group of Galahs utilise a fallen tree branch to take an afternoon drink.
Always nice to capture a bit of action with one in flight.

12/22/2023

Remember off gassing from ovens can be fatal to your flock.

Not-so-gentle reminder for those whose ovens get a workout this holiday season and may need deep cleaning...

Directly from a Whirlpool range manual

12/15/2023

This is how our day starts, birdie salads for everyone.

12/10/2023

Living Room Parrots out this morning.

12/10/2023

I spy 4 Rose Breasted Cockatoos, do you?

12/10/2023

Look who’s helping on Facebook today. Quills says hello.

12/10/2023

Sunday tip! If you have a parrot who can dismantle even things that shouldn’t be shredded, use BIRD SAFE METAL locks to secure things.

12/10/2023

Good morning wave from Ruby!

11/27/2023

Some of our beautiful birds

11/25/2023

Ever want to fly your parrot in a covered safe space? Stay tuned, we will be offering it!

11/23/2023

This is Mimzee. She always lays like this and prefers to be carried like a baby. All of my Macaws have their own quirks.

11/17/2023

11/04/2023

Had to add this to the parrot porch (was just our front porch) now that it’s screened and full of aviaries and big girl trees and cages. 🤣

10/14/2023

Beautiful day for three of my girls, Ruby, Daisy and Mimzee to be on the porch!

09/24/2023

Ruby loves the fall weather!

04/19/2023

Beautiful day to be outside! Mimsey’s first time out.

04/18/2023

Baby Sun Conure Party!

04/12/2023

Peanut sized newly hatched!

04/11/2023

Ruby’s training is going great. Come say Hi!

01/19/2023

Happy National Amazon Parrot Day from Emmitt!